Sung Hwan books semis ticket

Thursday, 03 December 2009
South Korea’s Park Sung Hwan became the first player to march into the men’s singles semi-finals in the US$500,000 Yonex-Sunrise BWF World Super Series Masters Finals.

The lanky Korean battled for an hour before beating last year's runner-up and second seed Peter Gade Christensen 21-12, 7-21, 21-15 for his second win in Group B which assured him of a place in the last four. Sung Hwan beat Thailand's Boonsak Polsana 28-26, 21-18 on Wednesday.

Christensen, who beat compatriot Jan Jorgensen in his first match, will have to beat Boonsak tomorrow for a top two finish in the group and a place in the semi-finals. Boonsak also hauled himself back on track when he outplayed Jorgensen 21-9, 21-18 in 33 minutes.

“Things did not go right for me today. It’s okay. I lost to a better player. Park took full advantage of the strong draft in the stadium," said Christensen.

“I happened to be on the wrong side of the draft twice but I tried my best. All credit to Park for making good choices. This is the
best Park has played against me. “Tomorrow I just have to win which should be enough for me to make the semis.”

Women’s top seed Saina Nehwal of India, who fell to Malaysia’s Wong Mew Choo in her first match, gave a polished display to beat Canada’s Charmaine Reid 21-14, 21-9 and stay in the hunt in Group A.

In Group B, Boonsak’s sister Salakjit, the second seed is also back in the running after a shock defeat to Netherland’s Yao Jie in the first round. Salakjit outplayed Germany’s Nicole Grether 21-17, 21-7. Yao Jie in turn was beaten today, going down in straight sets 13-21, 10-21 to Germany’s Juliane Schenk which threw the group wide open.

In the men’s doubles, South Koreans Jung Jae Sung-Lee Yong Dae assured themselves a place in the last four with a 21-19, 21-19 win over Indonesia’s Alvent Chandra-Hendra Gunawan – their second win in Group B.

However, it will be a wait and see situation for Malaysians Mohd Zakry Abdul Latif-Mohd Fairuzizuan Mohd Tazari. The pair who had upset compatriots Koo Kien Keat-Tan Boon Heong, the defending champions and top seeds, in their first match in Group A, could not sustain their momentum and were beaten 18-21, 17-21 by Xu Chen-Guo Zhendong of China in their second match today.

“We made the mistake of following the rhythm of our opponents. And the Chinese pair took advantage of us when we started to make mistakes,” said Zakry

Taufik was Chong Wei's Empowerment Deal

Taufik Hidayat powerless against Lee Chong Wei. In a second action in the badminton tournament Super Series Masters Finals, Thursday (3 / 12) in Johor Bahru, Taufik gave up two straight sets, 6-21, 13-21, so the former was confirmed Pelatnas failed Cipayung stepped 500,000 tournament semifinal the U.S. dollar.

The day before, Taufik also lost straight sets 18-21, 24-26 from the players China, Bao Chunlai. Thus, the former world champion in 2005 was to temporarily inhabit the basic standings Group A. Taufik chance to escape from this position (the caretaker) if the last game that no longer determine the pace players defeated Taiwan, Hsieh Yu Hsin.

Thus, three representatives of Indonesia, which appeared in the Super Series Masters Finals was certainly fail because it had swallowed two defeats. Taufik addition, there were two doubles, ie non-Pelatnas players, Alvent Yulianto Chandra / Hendra Gunawan Aprida, and players Pelatnas, Suryatama Dasuki Yonathan / Rian Sukmawan.

Only the mixed doubles Hendra AG / Vita Marissa of chance in the match despite losing the second because they won a victory yesterday. This Pelatnas ex-spouse must win over Thailand in the player the ultimate fight Group B, Friday (4 / 12), to obtain tickets of the last four.

In the battle lasted 28 minutes was clearly seen that Taufik is very difficult balance rapid game Chong Wei. In the first set, Chong Wei easily reached that point the world number one player is moving very fast. Taufik had only to equate the score 2-2. After that, Chong Wei to win 21-6 skyrocketed.

In the second set, Taufik tried to get up. However, resistance Olympic gold medalist in Athens was only able to keep up to Chong Wei 10-10 score because after that Taufik back far behind until finally giving up 13-21.

This result makes Chong Wei and Bao Chunlai as representatives of Group A advanced to the semifinals. Both players won the ticket after winning two victories because, on the other match, Bao Chunlai rubber sets 17-21 win, 21-8, and 21-16 for Hsieh Yu Hsin.

Results Day 6 Sudirman Cup 2009 Thailand Retrives Momentum, Hongkong Slipped Out

Play Offs round for group 2 has been completed in first session. Rank from 1-8 has been declared and Thailand successfully retrieves their momentum to rejoin group 1 after beating Russia 3-0. In second session, Hongkong slipped out from group 1 after ‘life and death match’ against Japan.

SESSION 1

Play Off Group 2 (#1-2) : Thailand vs Russia 3-0

XD : Sudket Prapakamol/Saralee Thoungthongkam bt Alexandr Nikoleanko/Valeria Sorokina 21-17, 12-21, 21-16.
MS : Boonsak Ponsana bt Stanislav Pukhov 21-8, 16-21, 21-15.
WS : Salakjit Ponsana bt Ella Diehl 21-18, 21-14.

After went out from group one two years later, Thailand finally promoted once more to this level after being the winner of group 2. Although Boonsak not at his best performance and Russian doubles players develop so well, Thai’s team succeed to overmaster Russian. With another 7 countries in group 1, Thailand will join them to compete Sudirman Cup the next two years.

Play Offs Group 2 (#3-4) : Taipei vs Singapore 3-1

XD : Wang Chia Min/Wan Pei Rong bt Terry Yao Zhao Jiang/Vanessa Neo Yu Yan 21-18, 21-16.
MS : Chou Tien Chen lost to Ashton Chen Yangzhao 22-20, 14-21, 13-21.
MD : Chen Hung Ling/Lin Yu Lang bt Hendri Kurniawan/Hendra Wijaya 21-10, 19-21, 21-7.
WS : Pai Min Jie bt Zhang Beiwen 21-18, 21-17.

Both of countries have no interest with these matches. They only send their 2nd ties of players. Ashton Chen who steal one set from Wacha at yesterday match, once again took one point for his country. Against junior player from Taiwan, Ashton thrilling behind 11-15 and 16-11 before leveled the game at 18, 19, and 20-all. Unfortunate in the end, Ashton failed to finish the game 22-20. After get many advices from his coaches, Ashton control the whole match in 2nd and 3rd set. The tough match also represented by men’s doubles players. Chen/Lin as Taiwan’s #1 pair leading this match since the 1st set. Gap points only 1-3 for each pair in 2nd set. Hendri/Hendra forces rubber set 21-19 after get their momentum 18-13. The Taiwanese regain the rhythm in the 3rd set and once again controlled the game.

Play Offs Group 2 (#5-6) : Germany vs Netherlands 3-0

XD : Johannes Schoettler/Birgit Overzier bt Joritt De Ruiter/Ilse Vaessen 20-22, 21-10, 21-13.
MS : Marc Zweibler bt Eric Pang 21-19, 19-21, 21-14.
MD : Ingo Kindervater/Michale Fuchs bt Ruud Bosch/Koen Ridder 21-14, 21-15.

Netherlands also let the match goes to Germany. Judith only play in singles which the games almost in the last match. Joritt/Ilse took many points from their smash and netting when Germany’s pair did many mistakes in the first. But after bad luck in the first they’ve got very nice revenge in the next two set. Eric pang play better than yesterday but only saved 2nd set. In final game, he looks exhausting and fallen behind 14-21.

Play Offs Group 2 (#7-8) : Poland vs France 3-0

XD : Robert Mateusiak/Nadiezda Kostiuczyk bt Baptiste Careme/Laura Choinet 21-15, 21-8.
MS : Przemyslaw Wacha bt Matthieu Lo Yi Ping 21-14, 22-20.
MD : Michal Logosz/Robert Mateusiak bt Baptiste Careme/Sylvain Grosjean 21-13, 21-13.

Another swept clean created by Poland for #7th place. Pi who usually gave point to France couldn’t help much as she plays only if France could steal 1 point from previous matches. Wacha has his lucky set in the 2nd. Matthieu actually controls the game from the beginning when he leads 11-4 at interval. He keeps continue to lead the match with an aggressive smashes, 17-14 and 20-18. 4 consecutive points taken by Wacha finally closed this game for Poland.

SESSION 2 :

Play Offs Group 1 (#5-6) : Denmark vs England 3-2

XD : Thomas Laybourn/Kamilla Rytter Juhl bt Anthony Clark/Gabrielle White 21-7, 21-12.
MS : Jan O Jorgensen beat Rajiv Ouseph 21-16, 18-21, 21-11.
MD : Mathias Boe/Carsten Mogensen lost to Robert Blair/Christopher Adcock 16-21, 16-21.
WS : Nanna Brosolat Jensen lost to Sarah Walker Walkover (WO).
WD : Kamilla Rytter Juhl/Lena Frier Kristiansen beat Jenny Wallwork/Donna Kellogg 21-15, 10-21, 21-15.

Although this match has nothing effect for both of team, Denmark still keep the cycle with their best format. Men’s Singles and Women’s Doubles were two of the best matches. Lost in 2nd set, the Danish still keep up the heat and won the final set. They’re really deserves for #5 position.

Play Offs Group 1 (#7-8) : Japan vs Hongkong

MD : Kenta Kazuno/Kenichi Hayakawa bt Albertus Susanto/Hui Wai Ho 21-15, 21-15.
WS : Mayu Sekiya lost to Yip Pui Yin 7-21, 16-21.
MS : Sho Sasaki bt Chan Yan Kit 22-20, 21-15.
WD : Miyuki Maeda/Satoko Suetsuna bt Wang Chen/Zhou Mi 21-10, 21-15.

“Life and Death Match” between Japan and Hongkong slipped out Hongkong from group 1 at the end. Chan Yan Kit who supposed to cope 1 point failed to fulfill the mission since he lost momentum at the edge of 1 set. Thrilling behind 18-20, Chan equals the score 20-all with his beautifully net winner. But two errors that he make finally gave this game to Sasaki. Either in women’s doubles, Wang and Zhou who defeated Europe #1, Kamilla/Lena obviously out from expectation. Against semifinalist Olympic 2008, they can’t compared the match with lack of defense. With this result, Hongkong will replace Thailand position in group 2.

(Fey, www.bulutangkismania.wordpress.com)

Results Day 5 Sudirman Cup 2009 Defeating Indonesia, China Challenges Malaysia for Final Ticket

Jumat, 15-Mei-2009, 08:39:22
(Bulutangkis.com) - Indonesia should feel satisfied with the result as they expected to be runner up sub group 1B after lost to China 0-5. In the other court, Denmark has to play against Malaysia without Peter Gade and lost their chance for semifinal spot. Thailand as the winner of subgroup 2A will face Russia to decide promotion country of group 1.

SESSION 1 :

Group 2B : Russia vs Netherlands 3-2

XD : Alexandr Nikolaenko/Valeria Sorokina bt Jurgen Wouters/Judith Meulendijks 21-11, 21-11.
MS : Stanislav Pukhov bt Dicky Palyama 21-4, 10-21, 21-10.
MD : Vitaly Durkin/Alexandr Nikolaenko lost to Ruud Bosch/Koen Ridder 21-16, 13-21, 19-21.
WS : Ella Diehl lost to Judith Meulendijks 16-21, 19-21.
WD : Nina Vislova/Valeria Sorokina bt Paulien Van Dooremalen/Rachel Van Cutsen 21-15, 21-8.

With this result, Russia deserves to take play-off ticket as winner of group 2B to get promotion of group 1. They will fight against Thailand for promotion spot. Judith seems has match partner in doubles but lost her sparks in singles. Ruud/Koen once again shows their regain to defeat Vitaly/Alexandr. After lost their first, they’re control 2nd game and 3rd game.

Group 2B : Singapore vs Poland 3-2

MD : Hendri Kurniawan Saputra/Hendra Wijaya bt Michal Logosz/Robert Mateusiak 21-16, 17-21, 21-19.
WS : Xing Aiying bt Agnieszka Wojtkowska 21-8, 21-8.
MS : Ashton Chen lost to Przemyslaw Wacha 23-21, 14-21, 19-21.
WD : Yao Lei/Shinta Mulia Sari bt Malgorzata Kurdelska/Natalia Pocztowiak 21-13, 21-18.
XD : Hendri Kurniawan Saputra/Vanessa Neo Yu Yan lost to Robert Mateusiak/Nadiezda Kostiuczyk 17-21, 14-21.

Singapore has been through very tight match, Singapore finally took 2nd place in sub group 2B. Hendri/Hendra need 3 set to win over senior pair, Robert/Michal. Although failed in his doubles match, Robert succeeded to steal one point in mixed with Nadiezda. Meanwhile, Wacha empowered Ashton in 1st set when he lead 19-13 but missed his chance 20-all before Singaporean young player win this game 23-21. Luckily, he took next two set with his experiences.

SESSION 2 :

Group 1A : Malaysia vs Denmark 3-2

XD : Mohd Fairuzizuan/Wong Pei Tty lost to Thomas Laybourn/Kamilla Rytter Juhl 17-21, 22-24.
MS : Lee Choong Wei bt Jan O Jorgensen 21-11, 21-18.
MD : Koo Kien Keat/Tan Boon Heong bt Lars Paaske/Jonas Rasmussen 21-9, 21-14.
WS : Wong Mew Choo bt Nanna Brosolat Jensen 21-8, 21-11.
WD : Wong Pei Tty/Chin Eei Hui lost to Kamilla Rytter Juhl 11-21, 21-16, 11-21.

The Danish should feel disappointing with their bad luck. After Tine get injury and couldn’t play for her team, Peter Gade also get headache when they have to face ‘life and death’ match against Malaysia for semifinal spot. But it doesn’t mean Malaysia could pace them so easy. Kamilla Rytter Juhl succeeded to be hero for her team after two wonderful matches in mixed and women’s doubles. She took 2 points for her country and break her record to beat Wong/Chin in 3 set. Juhl’s spirit unfortunately couldn’t feel by Lars/Jonas who lost so easy from Malaysian.

Group 1B : China vs Indonesia 5-0

MD : Fu Haifeng/Cai Yun bt Hendra Setiawan/Mohammad Ahsan 21-10, 19-21, 21-12.
WS : Wang Yihan bt Maria Kristin Yulianti 16-21, 21-5, 21-10.
MS : Lin Dan bt Simon Santoso 13-21, 21-14, 21-11.
WD : Du Jing/Yu Yang bt Geysia Polii/Nitya Krishinda 21-15, 21-13.
XD : Zheng Bo/Ma Jin bt Devin/Lita 22-20, 18-21, 21-14.

Indonesia would be surprised with this results since they just let 2nd tie players. They realized that China is the strongest team so they just let their younger players to take more experiences. Maria, Simon, and Devin/Lita actually have their big chance to beat the Chinese if they could play constantly either in 2nd or 3rd set. This whole matches took approximately 4,5 hours and break the record as the longest matches in this year Sudirman Cup event.

First match represented by new collaboration, Hendra and Ahsan. As his first team event, Ahsan played so well with his skills. Little bit awkward in the first with so many unforced error, Many return from his balls are out and doubtful. In the other court, Cai Yun play aggressively with his smashing and placing. Ahsan totally changes in 2nd set. With his spirit, Ahsan and Hendra compared Fu/Cai’s skills into tight match from the beginning of this set until 19-all. Beautifully placement to the baseline by Ahsan and reflex return too long by Fu Haifeng close this game for Indonesian pair. In final match, Ahsan failed to keep his spirit and rhythm when the Chinese control the match with their placing and bumping smash.

All England’s winner, Wang Yihan also need 3 set to beat bronze medalist Olympic 2008, Maria Kristin. Maria took 1st set as Yihan follow her game and couldn’t leveled Maria’s placing and smashing. After took many advices from Zhang Ning and Li Yong Bo, Yihan finally shows her true self skills and develop her game. Leading 8-0, 14-2 and 18-4, she forces rubber set 21-5. Although Maria succeed to minimize her errors in 3rd set, it only saved before interval 10-11. After that, Maria lost her spirit to balance Yihan smashing and drop shot to take 10 consecutive points and end this match.

Olympic gold medalist, Lin Dan also not at his best performance when he facing against Simon Santoso. Many smashes from Lin Dan could be returned by Simon. He also makes so many unforced error in front of the net. Meanwhile, Simon play aggressively in 1st set with his smash and lob to push Lin Dan play with his style. Unfortunately, Simon couldn’t keep his momentum in 2nd set. Lin Dan reverses the game and took it so easy for the next two set.

Another interesting match represented by Devin/Lita as the last chance for Indonesia to gather 1 last point. They’re surprising Zheng/Ma in 1st set to lead the game 20-18. But critical point syndrome canceled their winning and lost 20-22. DevTa revenge their lost in 2nd set but in the end after interval break, they’re failed to keep the rhythm and lost 14-21.

With this result, Indonesia will face against the winner of sub group 1A (Korea, red) in semifinal and China will challenge Malaysia for final ticket.

Results Day 4 Sudirman Cup 2009 The Toughest Day for Japan, Easy Way for Thailand

Japan team who get promote to group one last year having bad luck after lost to England 4-1 in narrowly matches. They will face against Hongkong which defeated by Korea to decide which country will stay in group 1 for the next Sudirman Cup event. In subgroup 2A, Thailand opened their momentum back to be the winner of group 2 after overmaster Chinese Taipei 4-1.

SESSION 1

Group 2B : Poland vs Rusia, 3-2

XD : Robert Mateusiak/Nadiezda Kostiuczyk bt Vitaly Durkin/Nina Vislova 16-21, 21-13, 21-8.
MS : Przemyslaw Wacha bt Vladimir Ivanov 21-18, 21-14.
MD : Michal Logosz/Robert Mateusiak bt Vitaly Durkin/Alexandr Nikolaenko 21-16, 23-21.
WS : Agnieszka Wojtkowska lost to Ella Diehl 10-21, 12-21.
WD : Malgorzata Kurdelska/Natalia Pocztowiak lost to Nina Vislova/Valeria Sorokina 17-21, 18-21.

With their experiencing players, Poland is favorable to win this match. But for Russia, after beaten Singapore and took 2 points from Poland means this sport has growth very fast. Nina Vislova not only playing clever in doubles but also attractive in mixed. They need to explore men players in singles and doubles. Alexandr/Vitaly have skills but lack of experience. Lead 20-18 in second game and have clinched to make it rubber but then their wasting their two chances to close the game. Then they have second match point 21-20 but lost again 21-21 before Polish took this set 23-21.

Group 2B : Singapore vs Netherlands 4-1

MD : Hendri Kurniawan Saputra/Hendra Wijaya bt Ruud Bosch/Koen Ridder 21-11, 16-21, 21-16.
WS : Zhang Beiwen lost to Judith Meulendijks 16-21, 16-21.
MS : Derek Wong Zi Liang bt Eric Pang 12-21, 21-19, 21-15.
WD : Yao Lei/Shinta Mulia Sari bt Yao Jie/Judith Meulendijks 15-21, 21-16, 21-17.
XD : Hendri Kurniawan Saputra/Vanessa Neo Yu Yan bt Joritt De Ruiter/Ilse Vaessen 21-12, 21-14.

Singapore finally shown their true performance to beat Netherlands. Zhang Beiwen who is not playing good as usual failed to steal 1 point from Judith. But her comrade, Derek Wong succeed to make an upset Eric Pang in 3 game. Shinta Mulia Sari might the weakest link of WD when she can’t return smashes from Yao Jie and Judith in the first set. But luckily Yao Lei’s placement could endure their smashing attack.

SESSION 2 (07.00 PM) :

Group 2A : Thailand vs Taipei 4-1

XD : Sudket Prapakamol/Saralee Thongthongkam bt Fang Chieh Min/Cheng Wen Hsin 21-16, 22-20.
MS : Boonsak Ponsana bt Hsueh Hsuan Yi 21-18, 9-21, 21-16.
WS : Salakjit Ponsana bt Chiang Pei Hsin 21-18, 21-10.
MD : Sudket Prapakamol/Songphon Anugritayawon bt Cheng Hung Ling/Lin Yu Lang 20-22, 21-17, 21-19.
WD : Duanganong Aroonkesorn/Kunchala Voravichitchaikul lost to Cheng Wen Hsing/Chien Yu Chin 13-21, 16-21.

After lost 16-21 in the first set, the Taiwanese XD pair actually control the game in 2nd set. With their smash and aggressiveness, Fang/Cheng lead the score 15-11 and 17-14. But lack of consistency in the critical points gave free consecutive points for Thai’s pair. Sudket/Saralee reach match point 20-18 but Taiwanese catch up the score before Thailand closed their chance 22-20. Boonsak get another messy day after he has to put so much effort in his two last matches. Cheng/Lin have their slighter edge when their fight against Sudket/Songphon in set 1 and 3. Sudket seems exhausting in the game after XD match but Songphon existed to cover his game in critical moments.

Group 2A : Germany vs France 5-0

XD : Johannes Schoettler/Birgit Overzier bt SylvainGrosjean/Weny Rahmawati 19-21, 21-17, 21-16.
MS : Marc Zwiebler bt Matthieu Lo Yi Ping 17-21, 21-17, 21-13.
MD : Ingo Kindervater/Michael Fuchs bt SylvainGrosjean/Baptiste Careme 21-14, 21-15.
WS : Xu Huaiwen bt Pi Hongyan 21-19, 21-13.
WD : Birgit Overzier/Sandra Marinello bt Weny Rahmawati/Laura Choinet 21-17, 21-12.

Tight matches in begin but easy enough in the end. Germany’s new collaboration, Johannes/Birgit shocked in the 1st set but get their rhythm back for the next two set. Marc Zwiebler also need 3 sets to beat Matthieu’s spirit. The battle between two ex-Chinese players might not interesting as usual because Pi not playing as well. Although she leveled Xu in the 1st game but lost her sparks in 2nd.

Group 1A : Korea vs Hongkong 3-2

XD : Yoo Yeon Seong/Kim Min Jung bt Hui Wai Ho/Yip Pui Yin 10-21, 21-11, 21-16.
MS : Shin Baek Cheol lost to Chan Yan Kit 14-21, 9-21.
MD : Hwang Ji Man/Han Sang Hoon bt Albertus Susanto/Yohan Hadikusumo 21-10, 21-10.
WS : Kim Moon Hi lost to Wang Chen 21-13, 15-21, 15-21.
WD : Ha Jung Eun/Kim Min Jung bt Chau Hoi Wah/Chan Tsz Ka 21-7, 21-14.

Hongkong almost beat Korea if they took one points from doubles match. At the first match, Yoo/Kim should play rubber set before winning over new collaboration Hui/Yip. This match also interesting with jumping smash from Yip who usually play for women’s singles. Another exciting match is women’s singles. With her experiences, Wang could make this tall-girl run over the court in 2nd and 3rd game.

Group 1B : England vs Japan 4-1

XD : Anthony Clark/Donna Kellogg bt Noriyasu Hirata/Miyuki Maeda 24-22, 21-15.
MS : Andrew Smith lost bt Kenichi Tago 21-17, 19-21, 21-14.
MD : Anthony Clark/Nathan Robertson bt Kenta Kazuno/Kenichi Hayakawa 23-25, 21-19, 21-18.
WS : Sarah Walker lost to Sayaka Sato 15-21, 14-21.
WD : Jenny Wallwork/Donna Kellogg bt Miyuki Maeda/Satoko Suetsuna 21-12, 21-12

“Life and Death” match between England and Japan finally decided which country would play for play-off in subgroup 1A. Some of Japan’s players clapping pompom sticks to support their team. So badly that it wasn’t run very well. Many critical points possible to win the matches created by Japanase but unfortunately that they’d lost in the end. In mixed doubles, after thrilling behind 11-16, duo Japanese leveled the match 16-16 before took match point 20-17. But another critical points syndrome prevents them to win this set. Donna and Clark played aggressive and saved 3 times match point in row when Hirata and Satoko making so many unforced error to return the shuttle out. Clark looks relaxed and Kellogg’s stroke is more accurate in this game as placing from Clark to fist up high and finished the match 24-22.

Another disappointing result from Japanese represented by Kenichi when he has so many unforced error in 3nd game. Having ‘bad call’ when the score is 6-6, Kenichi starts to make many errors. Meanwhile, Andrew is so aggressive with his bang-smashes, 15-13. Another 3 consecutive smash make the score 18-13 before finish the match 21-14.

In MD match, Japan also frustrated with their two young pair, Kenta/Kenichi who get bad result in the end. Although can compare Nathan/Anthony in the 1st game, they failed to keep that constantly in 2nd set. Leading 18-12, another critical point syndrome just let them did many unforced error. 8 consecutive points include Clark’s smash fist up in the air reverse the score to England’s match point 20-18 and close this game 21-19. Rubber set also controlled by Japanese in the beginning of match. But when they reach 16-14, England comeback again with their momentum and gather 5 consecutive points, 19-14 before winning it 21-18.

Clark express happiness to throw his racket into the crowds because with this results, England will stay in group 1A for the next Sudirman Cup. In the other hand, Japan will play against Hongkong for play-off to decide which country will stay in group 1.

(Fey, www.bulutangkismania.wordpress.com)

Results Day 3 Sudirman Cup 2009 The Continents War in 2A, Korea & China Claimed The Glory

(Bulutangkis.com) - Asia ruled once again and knocked out 2 European countries in 2A. Although with unpredictable result when Marc Zwiebler frustrated Boonsak Ponsana in 3 set, Thailand finally took the match 3-2. In session 2, Korea is too strong for Danish when the home’s shuttlers picked up 5 points of victory against Japan.

SESSION 1

Group 2A : Taipei vs France 4-1
XD : Fang Chieh Min/Cheng Wen Hsing bt Baptiste Careme/Laura Choinet 21-15, 1-15.
MS : Hsueh Hsuan Yi bt Matthieu Lo Yi Ping 21-17, 21-17.
WS : Chiang Pei Hsin lost to Pi Hongyan 9-21, 15-21.
MD : Fang Chieh Ming/Lee Sheng Mu bt Baptiste Careme/Sylvain Grosjean 25-23, 21-5.
WD : Chien Yu Chin/Cheng Wen Hsing bt Weny Rahmawaty/Elisa Chanteur 21-9, 21-12.

Pi and her comrades failed to beat another Asia country after lost from Thailand yesterday. The only point sealed by herself again Chiang Pei Hsin. Taiwanese open their big chance to be the winner of group 2 and promote to group 1.

Group 2A : Thailand vs Germany 3-2
XD ; Sudket Prapakamol/Saralee Thoungthongkam bt Kristoff Hopp/Birgit Overzier 21-12, 21-13.
MS : Boonsak Ponsana lost to Marc Zwiebler 21-7, 19-21, 17-21.
WS : Porntip Buranaprasertsuk lost to Xu Huiawen 21-12, 13-21, 11-21.
MD : Sudket Prapakamol/Saralee Thongthongkam bt Ingo Kindervater/Michael Fuchs 21-17, 21-16.
WD : Duanganong Aroonkesorn/Kunchala Voravichitchaikul bt Birgit Overzier/Sandra Marinello 21-13, 21-19.

Another surprising match represented by Marc Zwiebler. After thrilling behind 9-12, Marc leveled the second set 12-all. Boonsak has opportunity to take this game when he equals the point 16-all after down 12-16. But Marc never let it be easy. Play more aggressively he reaches match point 20-17 and close this set 21-19. Unfortunately Germany couldn’t ask more for doubles. With their experience, Sudket, Saralee and Kunchala sealed another 3 points of victory.

SESSION 2

Group 1 A : Korea vs Denmark 4-1
XD : Lee Yong Dae/Lee Hyo Jung bt Joachim Fischer Nielsen/Christina Pedersen 21-16, 21-14.
MS : Park Sung Hwan lost to Peter Gade 16-21, 18-21.
MD : Jung Jae Sung/Lee Yong Dae bt Mathias Boe/Carsten Mogensen 23-21, 21-10.
WS : Hwang Hye Youn bt Nanna Brosolat Jensen 10-21, 21-8, 21-11.
WD : Lee Hyo Jung/Lee Kyung Won bt Kamilla Rytter Juhl/Lena Frier Kristiansen 21-13, 21-17.

As many people predicted, without Tine Denmark might only steal 1 point from favorite winner of 1A, Korea. One of interesting match was in MD when Jung/Lee took their revenge over the Danes after lost in the final match Korea Super Series 2009. Boe/Nuller performed very well with their big smash and play aggressively. Having their slight to win the first set when they reach match point 20-17 and 21-20, but critical point syndrome reversed the result for Korea, 23-21.

Group 1 B : China vs Japan 5-0
MD : Fu Haifeng/Cai Yun bt Kenta Kazuno/Kenichi Hayakawa 21-14, 21-13.
WS : Wang Yihan bt Mayu Sekiya 21-10, 22-20.
MS : Lin Dan bt Sho Sasaki 21-12, 21-13.
WD : Du Jing/Yu Yang bt Mizuki Fukii/Reika Kakiiwa 21-10, 21-9.
XD : Zheng Bo/Ma Jin bt Noriyasu Hirata/Satoko Suetsuna 21-11, 25-23.

After won 5-0 over England, the Chinese doubled their glory to beat Japan 5-0. The Japanese too close to make it rubber in WS and XD. Yihan locked with her unforced error in the 2nd set and thrilling behind 7-15 before she close the gap 16-17. Sekiya took match point 20-18 but Yihan couldn’t let it easy and forced to end this set 23-21. Another trick of victory also taken by Noriyasu and Satoko when they’d fallen behind 15-18 then equal the score 18-all. Noriyasu/Satoko push the Chinese to the high tense of critical point. With only 1 ‘gap’ point until 23-all, Zheng/Ma finally cracked the score 25-23.

Tomorrow’s Matches (13 May 2009) :

SESSION 1 (01.00 PM) :
Group 2B : Poland vs Rusia, Singapore vs Netherlands

SESSION 2 (07.00 PM) :
Group 2A : Thailand vs Taipei, Germany vs France
Group 1A : Korea vs Hongkong
Group 1B : Japan vs England

Results Day 2 Sudirman Cup 2009 European Ruled Asia in 2B, Indonesia Secured Semifinal Spot

Selasa, 12-Mei-2009, 06:40:00
After 2 Asia country beat two European on the group 2A at yesterday matches, regaining surprise comes from two European country which is one of them beat favorite country from Asia, Singapore. In the 2nd session, Indonesia booked first semifinal ticket after winning over England 4-1. Meanwhile, Malaysia also beat Hongkong 4-1 and challenges Denmark for seminal spot.

SESSION 1

Group 2B
Russia vs Singapore 3-2
XD : Alexandr Nikolaenko/Valeria Sorokina bt Hendri Kurniawan/Vanessa Neo 19-21, 21-15, 21-13.
MS : Valdimir Malkov bt Derek Wong Zi Liang 21-17, 21-17.
MD : Vitaly Durkin/Alexandr Nikolaenko lost from Hendri Kurniawan/Hendra Wijaya 9-21, 13-21.
WS : Ella Diehl lost from Xing Aiying 8-21, 10-21.
WD : Nina Vislova/Valeria Sorokina bt Yao Lei/Shinta Mulia Sari 17-21, 21-18, 21-5.

As their promises for Olympic 2016, the new comer Russia not only shines in their continent but also fabulous for favorite team like Singapore. After Li Li, Ronald Susilo, Jiang Yanmei and Li Yujia resigned from the team, Singapore looking very hard to reach their glorious moments. In the other hand, Russia rise up their doubles specially in the women’s team. Nina Vislova make her record to secure 2 winning points for her country.

Netherlands vs Poland 3-2
MD : Ruud Bosh/Koen Ridder bt Michal Logosz/Robert Mateusiak 11-21, 21-10, 21-10.
WS : Judith Meulendijks bt Natalia Pocztowiak 21-12, 21-13.
MS : Dicky Palyama lost from Przemyslaw Wacha 21-15, 15-21, 13-21.
WD : Yao Jie/Judith Meulendijks bt Malgorzata Kurdelska/Agnieszka Wojtkowska 21-14, 21-15.
XD : Joritt De Ruiter/Paulien Van Dooremalen lost from Robert Mateusiak/Nadiezda Kostiuczyk 12-21, 10-21

After Hongkong succeed with new collaboration, Wang Chen and Zhou Mi, Netherlands also celebrated their winning over Poland’s team. Judith Meulendiks not only playing great in singles. She’s also wonderful in doubles with Yao Jie. Polish officially could take this match if Robert and Michal played their part on the way and perform with their experience.

SESSION 2

Group 1B : Indonesia vs England 4-1
MD : Bona/Ahsan lost from Nathan Robertson/Anthony Clark 11-21, 21-18, 22-24.
WS : Adriyanti Firdasari bt Sarah Walker 21-12, 21-18.
MS : Simon Santoso Andrew Smith 21-15, 21-14.
WD : Greysia Polii/Nitya Krishinda bt Jenny Wallwork/Gabrielle White 21-15, 21-7.
XD : Nova/Lilyana bt Anthony Clark/Donna Kellogg 21-15, 21-10.

Although with their 2nd layer, Indonesia succeed to beat England 4-1 and secured semifinal spot. Bona/Ahsan open the game with hilarious match specially on the third set. After thrilling behind 10-15, Bona/Ahsan raised and leveled 19-all before take match point 20-19. Clark ended their lucky with his smash 20-20 and steal advantage from their nerveous to win 24-22 after Bona sent the shuttle into net.

Firda leveled the score 1-1 when she beat world #124, Sarah Walker. Simon added another 1 point against Andrew Smith in the controversial match with some ‘bad calling’ from line judge. Greysia/Nitya looks little bit slower on the beginning of set but too strong in the end of match. After leading 3-1, world #1, Nova/Liliyana plays relax and knocked out Anthony/Donna with unpredictable match. It seems that Anthony too tired for playing well after his first match with Nathan.

Group 1A : Malaysia vs Hongkong 4-1
XD : Mohd Fairuz/Wong Pei Tty bt Yohan Hadikusumo/Chau Hoi Wah 21-17, 21-16.
MS : Lee Choong Wei bt Hu Yun 21-16, 21-8.
MD : Koo Kien Keat/Tan Boon Heong bt Albertus Susanto/Hui Wai Ho 21-12, 21-19.
WS : Wong Pei Xian Julia lost from Yip Pui Yin 17-21, Retired.
WD : Wong Pei Tty/Chin Eei Hui bt Wang Chen/Chan Tsz Ka 20-22, 21-10, 21-15

Hongkong unfortunately waste their chance to beat Malaysia. Wang Chen put some miracle on the first set but failed for the next two set without Zhou Mi. Based on yesterday match, Zhou Mi actually played better in doubles rather than Wang Chen. Another ex-Chinese player, Hu Yun would be an investment for Hongkong although not very success on his first match. Yip Pui Yin took advantage from Wong Pei Xian after she fell down and got left ankle injury on the second match. With so many ex-Chinese players, Hongkong should be more solid if they could dissolve Men’s Doubles problem as their weakest link.

(Fey, www.bulutangkismania.wordpress.com)